A capsule browse through the Detroit Red Wings ahead of Stanley Cup playoffs. The Wings face the Tampa Bay Lightning inside the first round, starting Thursday at Amalie Arena.
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Season record: 43-25-14, 100 pointsPatrick Robinson Jersey Standing: Third place, Atlantic Division
Clinched: April 9
Coach: Mike Babcock (regular season: 527-285-19-119; playoffs: 79-57)
Captain: Henrik Zetterberg
Alternates: Paval Datsyuk, Niklas Kronwall
Players to watch out: Henrik Zetterberg (66) and Pavel Datsyuk (65) led the group in points, but neither unquestionably full 82 games. Gustav Nyquist had 14 power play goals. Marek Zidlicky was been an excellent with regard to the defense after his March 2 trade belonging to the Nj Devils.
Goaltender: The case factors loose one. Jimmy Howard Brian Dawkins Jersey had a longer period at the position with 2,971 minutes over 53 games played (50 games started), but his stats were so-so a .910 save percentage and a pair of.44 goals-against average. Petr Mrazek played1,525 minutes over 28 games along with a .914 save percentage as well as.48 goals-against average. They had questions whether Babcock comes with Mrazek rather Terrence Brooks Jersey then Howard inside playoffs.
Playoff history: The Wings hold the NHL's longest active streak of playoff appearances in any of the four major U.S. sports. It's their 24th consecutive postseason appearance and 63rd overall. Last season they lost towards the Boston Bruins in five games in the opening round.
Championships: Detroit last won the Cup in 2008, with Babcock as coach. Their 10 total championships included three back-to-back triumphs, recently in 1997-98.
First-round schedule Joe Walker Jersey (*-if nece sary):
April 16, 7:30 p.m. at Tampa Bay; CNBC, Sportsnet, TVA SportsApril 18, 3 p.m. at Tampa Bay; NBC, CBC, TVA SportsApril 21, 7 p.m. at Detroit; NBCSN, Sportsnet, TVA SportsApril 23, 7 p.m. at Detroit; NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports*April 25, TBD at Tampa Bay; TBD*April 27, TBD at Detroit, TBD*April 29, TBD at Tampa Bay, TBD
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